The Machadocado is Rob Machado’s latest summertime crowd-pleaser—a playful, wide, and highly versatile squash tail that blends the groveling power of a fish, the performance of a shortboard, and the style and flow of Rob’s own small-wave approach. Inspired by the shape of an avocado (seriously), this board was designed to turn average and below-average days into genuinely fun sessions, whether you’re a progressing beginner or an experienced surfer chasing speed and style.
Wider and thicker than a traditional shortboard, the Machadocado is incredibly paddle-friendly, offering quick entry even in soft waves. The thinned-out tail and tuned rocker give it impressive control and hold when conditions get steeper or more critical. Volume is focused under the chest for stability and glide, while the double concave with vee through the fins makes rail-to-rail transitions smooth and surprisingly quick for such a wide shape.
The board’s Thruster fin setup is built for flexibility—you can run it as a twin, twin plus trailer, or full thruster depending on the feel you want. Built in Firewire’s Helium Technology, the board is both lightweight and durable, with parabolic wooden rails that add drive and spring through turns.
Pros:
Excellent paddle power and wave-catching in weak surf
Wide outline with refined rail work allows both speed and control
Thruster-based fin versatility suits a range of styles and conditions
Transitions smoothly rail to rail despite generous width
Lightweight, durable Helium construction with great flex and drive
Cons:
Wider outline may feel limiting in super steep, hollow waves
Designed primarily for fun, not full-power high-performance surfing
Not a groveler in the purest sense—likes a little curve in the wave
Summary:
The Machadocado is Rob Machado’s ode to fun, flow, and creative small-wave surfing. With a shape that balances easy paddling, snappy turns, and smooth transitions, it’s an ideal board for surfers of all levels looking to squeeze the most joy out of less-than-perfect surf. Equal parts quirky and functional, the Machadocado is a refreshing, high-functioning alternative to your standard summer stick. Think of it as your go-to board for knee to head-high waves—wrapped in the flavor of style, versatility, and performance.
